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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 438.20 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 438.20 and 193.36 is: 266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 438.20 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/438.20 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 438.20 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 84,730.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,730.35/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.72

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